We want to help you enjoy your visit to the fullest, so below are suggestions for activities when in Southern Spain!

Arts & Culture

Flamenco

Vino Mio restaurant offers a flamenco show every night except Saturday. You have the option to sit at a table and enjoy dinner with your show or grab some tapas at the bar, though the view is better from the tables.

Kelipéis a flamenco show room where you can enjoy classic style improvised sitting at the table around the stage. They make shows only on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Along with the ticket you get free two drinks.

Alcazaba & Gibralfaro – The Gibralfaro is an old castle which sits up on a ridge that overlooks Málaga. At the bottom of the ridge is the Alcazaba, a palace-fortress. You have the option of hiking uphill to the fantastic views of the city, or you can drive up and park at the top. Cost: Combined ticket for 7.00€, Free on Sundays after 2pm.

Shopping

Calle Larios & Downtown Malaga

Calle Larios and the surrounding area make up a maze of pedestrian alleyways, filled with cafes and many little shops. Great place to wander and explore! See the map of Malaga below for the beginning of Calle Larios. (“Calle” means “street” in Spanish)

Local Mercados (Markets)

Málaga Central Market (Mercado de Atarazanas) – Even if you don’t intend to buy any fresh fish or veggies in the market, it’s worth a visit to see this beautifully restored building. If you’d like to read a bit of history behind the building, or get an idea of the produce and meat vendors you’ll see there, click here.

Alhaurín de la Torre

Every Wednesday morning until 2pm, it is market day in Alhaurín. A short walk down from the Galloways’ house, you’ll find a long aisle of outdoor market goods. Fresh fruit, vegetables, nuts and olives, clothes, and an assortments of other goods can be found here.

Rebaja Months

If you are with us during January or July, you’ll get to experience the various rebajas that each store offers! “Rebaja” means “sale” in Spanish, so you’ll get to search out some great bargains during these 2 months!

Outdoor Activities

Beach

Take a drive down the A-7 freeway and you’ll be on the Costa del Sol. See the map for a route from Alhaurín de la Torre to the coast, where you have your choice of beautiful beach towns.

If you’re visiting anytime April to September the Gardens are open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30am to 8:30pm. If you’ve visiting from October to March, hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30am to 5:30pm. Cost: 4.20€/person

Parque de la Paloma- Located in the coastal town of Benalmádena. Beautiful park to walk and explore.
Parque de la Batería- Another great park to explore, located in Torremolinos

La Rosaleda stadium, situated on Paseo de Martiricos, has been the home of football in Málaga since its official inauguration on 14th September 1941. Over 70 years, La Rosaleda has hosted League games, Copa del Rey, UEFA Champions League matches, eight Spain games as well as three group stage matches for the 1982 Spain World Cup, with Scotland, New Zealand and the former Soviet Union.

Miscellaneous

Bioparc Fuengirola– A different type of zoo, where animals live side by side, as in nature.